A novel of extraordinary scope that will stand as a defining work on the Chinese immigrant experience, The Spy Lover is a paean to the transcendence of love and the resilience of the human spirit. Thrust into the savagery of the Civil War, a Chinese immigrant serving in the Union Army, a nurse doubling as a spy for the North and a one-armed Confederate cavalryman find their lives inextricably entwined.

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Home by Novogratz by Cortney Novogratz, Robert Novogratz, Elizabeth Novogratz from Workman Publishing Company ($4.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (October 12)

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Read today and design your dream home tomorrow! HGTV's Robert and Cortney Novogratz show you how to achieve their signature "vintage modern" style in your own home -- no matter what the obstacles: seven children, small spaces, or a tiny budget. Presented in for your NOOK Color or NOOK Tablet in PagePerfect format to showcase gorgeous full-color imagery throughout.

In one of the most dire turns of the economic crisis, American automakers such as GM and Chrysler looked to be headed for the scrap heap. Former New York Times financial reporter Steven Rattner was on the scene as the federal government scrambled to rescue thousands of jobs: Overhaul is his insider account of how an industry was pulled back from the brink.

The Spy Lover by Kiana Davenport from Thomas & Mercer ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Thrust into the savagery of the Civil War, a Chinese immigrant serving in the Union Army, a nurse doubling as a spy for the North, and a one-armed Confederate cavalryman find their lives inextricably entwined. It's a novel of extraordinary scope and a defining work on the Chinese immigrant experience.

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate from HarperCollins ($1.99) is the Kindle Young Adult Daily Deal (October 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he rarely misses the jungle. Mostly Ivan thinks about his art, and, especially, the new baby elephant, Ruby. Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable story of friendship and hope.